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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 98.75 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 98.75 and 67.03 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 98.75 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/98.75 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 98.75 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 6,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619.13/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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